Diethylene glycol imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of diethylene glycol by the United Arab Emirates reached $6.4 million in 2024 (10.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 83% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $47.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.4M | 10.6K t |
| 2023 | $38.8M | 44.2K t |
| 2022 | $39.4M | 43.3K t |
| 2021 | $47.1M | 45.7K t |
| 2020 | $27.7M | 47.8K t |
| 2019 | $34.6M | 52.0K t |
| 2018 | $35.9M | 40.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 1.5K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports diethylene glycol from
Saudi Arabia alone supplied 73% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $4.7M | 73% |
| India | $1.0M | 16% |
| Bahrain | $525K | 8.2% |
| China | $197K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.60 per kg, 20% below the world average of $0.75, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Diethylene glycol exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of diethylene glycol by the United Arab Emirates reached $3.7 million in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 61% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $2.3M | 61% |
| China | $661K | 18% |
| Egypt | $155K | 4.2% |
| Nigeria | $143K | 3.8% |
| Sri Lanka | $66K | 1.8% |
| Kenya | $65K | 1.7% |
| Brazil | $60K | 1.6% |
| Bahrain | $52K | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $48K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $43K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates diethylene glycol imports (HS 2909.41): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2909.41: Ether-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: 2,2-oxydiethanol (diethylene glycol, digol).
Common questions
What is the value of diethylene glycol imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported diethylene glycol worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 143 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 83% on 2023.
Which countries supply diethylene glycol to the United Arab Emirates?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by India (16%) and Bahrain (8%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 45% on the year.
What is the average import price of diethylene glycol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.60 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $0.75 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of diethylene glycol to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, an increase of 237%. The peak was 2021 at $47.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export diethylene glycol?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $3.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, China and Egypt. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for diethylene glycol?
The HS code for diethylene glycol is subheading 2909.41. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2909 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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